Dipole in a uniform electric field
When two charges in a dipole are separated by some distance, the forces acting at different points result in torque on the dipole.• The torque tries to align the dipole with electric field. Once aligned, the torque becomes 0.
- Magnitude of torque = qE x 2a sinθ = 2qaE sinθ = pEsinθ.
- Direction of the torque= normal to the plane coming outwards.
